Sex Workers Need Our Support Now More than Ever

November 6, 2024

Dear Supporter,

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th President of the United States. For some of you, this may feel like a setback. For others, it may feel like an opportunity. But here’s what we want you to know: at Decriminalize Sex Work, no president — Trump included — will ever stop us from carrying out our mission.

Since our founding in 2018, we’ve worked tirelessly to to end the prohibition of consensual adult prostitution, and to improve policies relating to all forms of sex work. We’ve helped to pass dozens of laws in states across the country, during Biden and Trump’s presidencies. How many times has the White House interfered with our work? Zero.

That’s because the change we fight for happens at the state level. We’ve shown again and again that progress is possible regardless of who sits in the Oval Office.

But, one thing we know is that sex workers need our support now more than ever. As one of the most marginalized communities in the country, sex workers bear the brunt of harmful laws and policies. And, too often they’re left out of the broader fight for social justice, but we’re here to make sure they’re never left behind.

Your support fuels this movement and keeps us focused on what really matters — making real, tangible progress for sex workers across the nation.

Donate today and be part of this unstoppable movement.

In solidarity,

Esmé Bengtson
Esmé Bengtson
Development Manager

DSW Newsletter #57 (October-November 2024)

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